Leighton House and Sambourne House
What to see and do in Kensington and Chelsea
See and do
So much to see and do - visit major museums and galleries, lesser known hidden gems, theatres and other entertainment venues, parks and gardens, places of interest, libraries, sports and recreation, find sculpture on public display, discover the history of the borough, commemorative blue plaques of famous former residents and notable filming locations.
Natural History Museum
The museum’s collections promote the whole of the natural world, but for most visitors it’s about the dinosaurs.
Image © Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London [2018]. All rights. reserved
Leighton House and Sambourne House
Leighton House and Sambourne are two extraordinary artists houses in our borough. Explore its unique interiors, collections and join the events programme for all.
Saatchi Gallery
Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.
Shopping
Shopping
Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.
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Ceramica Blue
<div class='contentField'><p>Unique tableware and cookware shop</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>10 Blenheim Cres, London W11 1NN</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://www.ceramicablue.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Sir Plus
<div class='contentField'><p>Menswear, mostly made in the UK. The proprietor started with a Portobello Market stall, which he still runs on Fridays and Saturdays outside his shop.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">306A Portobello Rd, London W10 5TA</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://sirplus.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Churchill Arms
<div class='contentField'><p>Dripping in flowers and filled with Churchill memorabilia.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>119 Kensington Church St, Kensington, London W8 7LN</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Chelsea Potter
<div class='contentField'><p>Traditional pub and famous 60s hang out.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>119 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4PL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/chelsea-potter/">Read more</a></div>
Scarsdale Tavern
<div class='contentField'><p>Local gastro pub</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>23A Edwardes Square, Kensington, London W8 6HE</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.scarsdaletavern.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Hansom Cab
<div class='contentField'><p>Local beer house.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>84-86 Earls Ct Rd, Kensington, London W8 6EG</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://thehansomcab.com/">Read more</a></div>
Portobello Road
<div class='contentField'><p>The world’s best known street market operates mainly on Saturdays. The antiques section (stalls, arcades and shops) at the southern end of the market is the UK’s biggest antiques market. The new goods, fruit and vegetable section in the centre of the market, which operates Monday to Saturday (except Thursday afternoons), has lots of hot food stalls on Saturdays.</p>
<p>Image © Gunwoo Kim</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>259 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LT</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://visitportobello.com/">Read more</a></div>
Golborne Road Market
<div class='contentField'><p>Located at the northern end of Portobello Road. During the week the market offers mainly fruit, vegetables, takeaway food, and household goods. On Fridays and Saturdays the market comes alive with a busy second hand and bric-a-brac section.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Tavistock Rd, London W11 1AN</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://visitportobello.com/">Read more</a></div>
Michael Hoppen Gallery
<div class='contentField'><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-themecolor: text1;">One of the foremost collections of photography available to buy in Europe. </span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.michaelhoppengallery.com/">Read more</a></div>
Sloane Place Bar
<div class='contentField'><p>Contemporary cocktail bar</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.sloaneplace.com/restaurant-bar/">Read more</a></div>
Chelsea Flower Show
<div class='contentField'><p>The world’s most famous flower show. It’s the fashion show of gardening, an 11-acre display of flowers and show gardens.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>The Royal Hospital, Chelsea</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show">Read more</a></div>
Discover South Kensington
<div class='contentField'><p>Find out what's on in all the museums and institutions in Exhibition Road.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.discoversouthken.com/">Read more</a></div>
Saatchi Gallery
<div class='contentField'><p>Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4RY</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.saatchigallery.com/">Read more</a></div>
Graffik Gallery
<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Specialising in street art.</span></p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>284 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TE</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://graffikgallery.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>
Mosaic Rooms
<div class='contentField'><p>Art gallery and <a href="http://mosaicrooms.wpengine.com/category/shop/">bookshop</a> supporting and promoting contemporary Arab culture in London.</p>
<p>Image © Andy Stagg</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Tower House, 226 Cromwell Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0SW</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://mosaicrooms.org/">Read more</a></div>
Royal Society of Sculptors
<div class='contentField'><p>Provides exhibitions, artists’ talks and creative workshops.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3RA</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://sculptors.org.uk/royal-society-sculptors">Read more</a></div>
Westbank Gallery
<div class='contentField'><p>Contemporary art gallery, bar, event space, nightclub.</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><p>Notting Hill, 3-5 Thorpe Cl, London W10 5XL</p>
</div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://londonwestbank.com/">Read more</a></div>